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Danger traffic island on Welsh Row, Nantwich to be removed

Danger traffic island on Welsh Row, Nantwich to be removed

A controversial traffic island in Nantwich is going to be removed after causing a spate of accidents.

Cheshire East highways teams are to remove this island at the junction of Welsh Row and Queens Drive in October.

September 26, 2014
Pink Floyd tribute band Think Floyd to play at Crewe Lyceum

Pink Floyd tribute band Think Floyd to play at Crewe Lyceum

The UK’s number one Pink Floyd tribute show will be performing at Crewe Lyceum Theatre next month.

THINK FLOYD have been celebrating one of the world’s greatest musical icons for 20 years.

September 26, 2014
Crewe & Nantwich Girls FC appeal for more players

Crewe & Nantwich Girls FC appeal for more players

Crewe and Nantwich girls football team are recruiting for more players.

The club is on the look out for their under 10s and under 12s teams.

September 26, 2014
Fire chiefs probe vehicle arson attacks in Crewe street

Fire chiefs probe vehicle arson attacks in Crewe street

Two cars and a minibus have been burnt out after an arson attack in Crewe.

Firefighters were called to Hawthorn Grove where the vehicles were well alight.

September 25, 2014
Nantwich Town captain Mark Jones enjoys defensive switch

Nantwich Town captain Mark Jones enjoys defensive switch

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town captain Mark Jones says he relishes playing in different positions other than midfield.

Jones, who celebrated his 50th appearance for the Dabbers at the weekend, stepped into the back line after Adam Jones went off injured.

September 25, 2014
Leighton Hospital unveils new entrance for patients and visitors

Leighton Hospital unveils new entrance for patients and visitors

Patients visiting Leighton Hospital will be using a new main entrance.

Major refurbishment works have been completed on the former entrance canopy replaced by a glass-fronted façade, which now includes an 80-seater Café Express for patients, visitors and staff.

September 25, 2014
Councillor’s boost to save Nantwich pub from demolition

Councillor’s boost to save Nantwich pub from demolition

A pub in Nantwich which faces demolition to make way for more housing, could be saved.

The Horse Shoe Inn, in Willaston, was earmarked under new planning proposals to be knocked down.

September 25, 2014
Crewe Tyre & Exhaust offers drivers free safety checks

Crewe Tyre & Exhaust offers drivers free safety checks

Drivers in Crewe and Nantwich are being offered free tyre safety checks before winter sets in.

Crewe Tyre & Exhaust staff has launched the initiative as part of National Tyre Safety Month.

September 25, 2014
Four top acts line up for latest Nantwich comedy show

Four top acts line up for latest Nantwich comedy show

The “Very Best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday October 3 with four more hilarious comedy acts.

Promoters have lined up a fine array of talent after the success of the sell-out show in September.

September 24, 2014
Nantwich headteacher hails intruder alert system after police incidents

Nantwich headteacher hails intruder alert system after police incidents

A headteacher in Nantwich has moved to reassure concerned parents today after two intruder alerts led to classroom lock downs.

Students at Brine Leas Academy were kept in rooms while police were called out to deal with a trespasser.

September 24, 2014
Nantwich Town new boy Iain Howard happy with Dabbers move

Nantwich Town new boy Iain Howard happy with Dabbers move

By Richard Scott
New Nantwich Town midfielder Iain Howard believes joining the Dabbers from rivals Witton Albion was “a no brainer”.

Howard has been reunited with former boss Danny Johnson who he played for at Ashton United, before leaving to join Chester.

September 23, 2014
Nantwich primaries cope with boom in school meals demand

Nantwich primaries cope with boom in school meals demand

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson visited a local primary school to see how it is coping with a boom in demand for school meals.

New Government policy of free meals for all year 1 and 2 pupils has seen many primary schools providing scores more meals every day.

September 23, 2014
Richmond Village Nantwich worker retires after 18 years

Richmond Village Nantwich worker retires after 18 years

One of Richmond Nantwich’s longest serving members of staff has retired after working for the retirement village and care home since it opened 18 years ago.

Receptionist Barbara Fleet started when the village was first built on St Joseph’s Way and has seen many changes over the years.

September 23, 2014